20 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
Three-quarters of universities in England have had to bail out students with emergency funding because of delays to loans, suggests a BBC survey.
Among the 58 universities responding to the survey, 49 reported increased hardship payments to students compared with last year.
Figures suggest 70,000 students are still caught up in the delays with student loan processing.
20 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
Scholars are striking back at government attempts to turn universities into instruments to improve the economy.
They say that this has been at the expense of research and students.
The campaign, Stand up for Research, is led by the University and College Union.
They see the most recent attack on university research coming from the higher education funding councils, which suggests 25% of the new Research Excellence Framework is to be assessed according to economic social impact.
19 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
Students! Grab the best available seat on opening night! £10 ticket offer!
This winter Scottish Ballet is presenting its sumptuous magical version of The Nutcracker and if you are a full time student, under the age of 26, then you can take advantage of our special £10 student ticket offer.
On opening night in Edinburgh (Wednesday 6th January), students can come along in person an hour before the performance and pick up a ticket for only £10!
19 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
STAR SUCKERS is showing at the Filmhouse this weekend (20th-24th November) and the director Chris Atkins is doing a Q&A session exclusively for students in Teviot Writing Room (off the Library Bar) at 6pm on Monday 23rd November.
The film exposes those in the media who would pay for health records of the rich and famous.
In the film they caught Max Clifford talking about his clients on undercover camera and just before the release he tried (and failed) to injunct the film, using the now infamous law firm Carter Ruck.
19 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
Edinburgh Revelation Rock-Gospel Choir is presenting its annual "Winter Concert" on the 27th and 28th of November.
The evening promises fun, respite and of course wonderful singing. The concert will be held at Augustine United Church, on George IV Bridge (right opposite Elephant
House). The doors open at 6:30pm with the concert starting at 7pm.
19 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
On November 19th and 20th, in the Potterrow Dome area, we have a Galaxy radio 'Singing Box' in conjunction with X Box's Lips at lunchtime.
You can come along and sing in the box to win a chance to be on the TV during the final of X factor, and win an opportunity to feature in a re-make of Lily Allens 'The Fear' video. There's also more X Box goodies being given away too.
For more information visit Sing with Lips website.
18 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
Over 650 students turned up for EUSA's Annual General Meeting last night. Seats in George Square Lecture Theatre were filled, whilst over 100 more students were directed to Appleton Tower to take part via a video link.
17 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
This year's Annual General Meeting at Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) will discuss a motion which, if passed, would ban EUSA shops from selling cigarettes and ban all cigarette machines on campus.
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The University of Edinburgh is holding a Postgraduate Open Day on Friday 4th December 2009, and we warmly invite you to attend.
17 November 2009 Comments: 0 comments
Have you thought about how you’re going to be getting home at the end of term?
The Get Me Home for Christmas campaign with Student Carshare can help you to:
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